Sailors at the Waterside
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sailors at the Waterside is a 1646 ink by Thomas Wyck, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a busy harbor scene. Ships of different sizes sit at the dock, some with masts and rigging. A few small figures stand or work near the water’s edge, and barrels and crates are scattered along the shore. The buildings in the background have tall, narrow windows and look like warehouses or homes. The artist used fine, precise lines to show every rope and plank. The way the light and shadow play on the ships makes them look almost three-dimensional. Look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
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